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Thevenin's and Norton's Equivalent Circuit Tutorial
Thevenin's and Norton's Equivalent Circuit Tutorial
Thevenin's and Norton's Equivalent Circuit Tutorial
Thevenin's Theorem states that we can replace entire network by an equivalent circuit that
contains only an independent voltage source in series with an impedance (resistor) such that
the current-voltage relationship at the load is unchanged.
Norton's Thereom is identical to Thevenin's Theorem except that the equivalent circuit is an
independent current source in parallel with an impedance (resistor). Therefore, the Norton
equivalent circuit is a source transformation of the Thevenin equivalent circuit.
Original
Circuit
Norton‘s
Thevenin’s Equivalent
Equivanlent Circuit
Circuit
They are
Interchangeable
1
How to find Thevenin's Equivalent Circuit?
Note: When there are only dependent sources, the equivalent network is merely RTh, that is, no
current or voltage sources.
2
How to find Norton's Equivalent Circuit?
Note: When there are only dependent sources, the equivalent network is merely RTh, that is, no
current or voltage sources.
References
1. Introduction to Electric Circuits 5th Edition. Richard C. D and James A. S. 2001. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.